Mr. And Mrs. Thomas Russell by Lori Lipsky ~oil on canvas, Charles Peale (1741-1827) displayed at the Chazen Museum, Madison, WI Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Russell moved to Wisconsin from out East over a century ago, but find themselves still together and happy after all these years ************** Related Links: Chazen Museum of Art Flutter Poetry Journal
Well done, Lori! I have to say, though, I sat with the Russells at the Chazen one day, and Mrs. was quite put out over Mr.’s habit of reaching into his shirt to scratch…
Thanks for the laugh!
The more I look at them, the more I like the pair. They are really growing on me. Looks like Mr. Russell was influenced by Napoleon. Some styles really do look silly as we look back, don’t they? Thanks, Robin.
This one makes me laugh. Out. Loud. You have the greatest, most unique perspective.
I’m glad this made you laugh, Anita. Usually it’s your words that are making me laugh. I owe you a few.
The best part of art is the stories….
I hope Mr. and Mrs. Russell wouldn’t mind my little story if they were here to defend themselves, Rebecca.
Together in life and together on the walls of history. How astute, Lori!
“on the walls of history.” I like that, Joanie.
Loved the sweet nature of this poem – and yes, they do look like they belong together.
wonderful, wonderful.
And dang it, wish I lived in Wisconsin. I’d go to that festival!
Stay warm and well -
Sue
We got more snow yesterday, but it’s supposed to get up to 26 degrees today. That’s practically a heat wave. It’s probably colder in Vermont, I suppose.
Can you move to Wisconsin before Sunday? I could use another friendly face in the audience, Sue.
Thanks for your sweet comment and well-wishes!
Lori
Wish I could be there – guess I will just have to be there in spirit. Enjoy this heat wave – we’ll have about a foot from this massive storm – so glad I don’t live in Boston right now. So glad.
wonderful ~Bravo !
Thanks, Deborah.
Delightful Lori! I love it that they are still together. I kinda feel like that long-term connection in my marriage – only we are still alive (well almost).
Thanks, Dor. I have a feeling that Mr. and Mrs. Russell might “outlive” all of us.
Thank you for this “slice of love”!
A happy belated V day to you, Resa. Lovely to hear from you.
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Thank you, Wisejourney. It’s one of my favorites. I love writing ekphrastic poems.